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Field Engineering Specialist

Ametek, Inc.
  • Houston, TX
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    JOB SUMMARY:

    The Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for equipment installation, startup, commissioning, decommissioning services, repairs, and training for Chandler Engineering customers. This position also provides our customers with technical support and aftermarket quotations. This position reports on new equipment opportunities, and key insight and customer needs from the field to continuously improve products and services.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provide complete technical support for Chandler Engineering products and peripheral devices, including installation, troubleshooting, repair, and instrument modification, both remotely and on-site.
    • Deliver responsive customer support across multiple channels (phone, email, virtual platforms, and in-person), ensuring timely resolution of technical and operational issues.
    • Coordinate logistics for service trips, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and customer requirements; complete and submit accurate service documentation and expense reports.
    • Quote instrument retrofits (with instructions), repair costs, and provide calibration/troubleshooting assistance to customers.
    • Conduct product training sessions to help customers understand and operate equipment effectively; lead seminars and assist with trade shows, as needed.
    • Communicate with Manufacturing and Engineering teams regarding product issues or improvements; initiate and follow through on Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
    • Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools for managing service appointments, work orders, asset tracking, and customer interactions.
    • Keep management informed of customer feedback, technical challenges, and competitive insights gained during service or training visits.
    • Ensure all work complies with approved manuals, company policies, and safety guidelines.
    • Travel 75-90% of the time, both domestically and internationally; weekend stayovers may be required.

    REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • 5+ years of relevant experience in a technical field or service engineering role.
    • Associate degree in Electronics or equivalent work experience with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
    • Experience working on High Pressure, High Temperature (HPHT) equipment.

    PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools like Salesforce.

    CORE COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

    • Proficient in using test equipment such as digital voltmeters (DVM), oscilloscopes, soldering irons, and standard mechanical/electrical tools.
    • Strong troubleshooting skills with analog, digital, and microprocessor-based electronics, as well as vacuum systems.
    • Critical thinking and the ability to diagnose technical problems in a logical and efficient manner.
    • General knowledge of network components and IP connectivity.
    • Proficiency in entire Microsoft Suite.
    • Ability to reprioritize and shift focus to meet changing business demands.
    • Works cross functionally across several mediums of communication, to meet or exceed customer deliverables.
    • Makes timely and sound decisions based on analysis of the information presented in the face of ambiguous or conflicting situations or when there is an associated risk.
    • Demonstrates honesty and openness when communicating with others.

    WHY US?

    Chandler Engineering is a brand of AMETEK Energy & Process Instrumentation, a business unit of AMETEK Inc. We are a leading global manufacturer of well integrity instruments for testing the integrity of oil, gas and geothermal well cements. At Chandler Engineering we are utilizing our well integrity expertise to deliver Environmental Solutions & Decarbonization Technologies for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

    WEBSITE: www.chandlereng.com

    Compensation

    Employee Type: Salaried

    Currency: USD

    Salary Minimum: 75,000

    Salary Maximum: 95,000

    Incentive: Yes

    Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

    For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

    AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

    AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

    Nearest Major Market: Houston

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX
    IndustryElectronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1930
    Websitehttp://www.ametek.com/

    About Company

    AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

    AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

    Skills

    • Alternative Energyunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systemsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Electronicsunmatched
    • Engineering Change Orderunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
    • IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Microprocessorunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Oil and Gasunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Oscilloscopeunmatched
    • Peripheral Hardwareunmatched
    • Retrofitunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Trainingunmatched
    • Sales/Support Engineering (SE)unmatched
    • Salesforce.comunmatched
    • Seminarsunmatched
    • Solderingunmatched
    • System Start-Upunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Trade Showsunmatched
    • Travel Planningunmatched
    • Voltmeterunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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